What do Govloop Readers Value in EX?
We reached out to GovLoop readers for their thoughts about employee experience. Here’s a summary of the survey results.
Human Resources
The Government Workplace Makeover
Over the past several years, agencies have developed a feel for technology that encourages a successful hybrid workforce. Now the conversation has turned to physical workspaces: how to accommodate employee expectations. Here’s how one agency is innovating.
Factoring People Into the Tech Equation
Agencies need flexible technology that works in concert with their employees, helping them perform well without being caught up in the tech itself, and they need a workforce willing to learn and adapt.
Conversations With CXOs: Michael Mayta
Mike Mayta, CIO of Wichita, Kansas, shares what he’s learned in 14 years overseeing IT for the city’s 17 departments.
Mitigating the Effects of Government Shutdowns on Federal Workers: Part Two
Government shutdowns — and, maybe more importantly, the frequent threat of shutdowns — take a toll on federal employees’ mental health. Here are some steps to ease the mental health burden.
Getting Mental Health Out of Our Heads and on the Agenda
Mental Health is no longer a taboo topic. It is discussed and prioritized in open conversation in families and in the workplace. A recent study showed that ninety-two percent of new and upcoming graduates say it’s important that they feel comfortable discussing mental health at work.
Conversations With CXOs: Nathan Tierney
Nathan Tierney is the Deputy CIO and Chief People Officer for the Office of Information Technology (OIT) in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). A veteran of the Army Special Forces, roughly five years in private sector leadership roles and author of books on health care value management, here are some lessons he’s learned about… Read more »
Mitigating the Effects of Government Shutdowns on Federal Workers: Part One
The constant threat of a shutdown is not merely a bureaucratic inconvenience — it takes a toll on the health and efficiency of government workers. Here are some ways to prepare.
2023 Year in Review: Prioritizing Government Workers for a More Efficient, Effective and Inclusive Future
Start the new year off on the right foot, using what we’ve learned in 2023.
Where Data Can Take You
Both qualitative data (what people think and feel) and quantitative data (what you can measure and count) can shed light on employees’ experiences on the job. An innovative team in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is collecting and analyzing both types of information to help make the VA an even more welcoming place to… Read more »